Jana Laiz offers workshops and lectures in writing children's books, poetry, short stories, essays, and the novel. She is an accessible and warm educator and can easily incorporate your curriculum into her program.
- Readings from Ms. Laiz's works
- Author's writing Process
- Brainstorming
- Creative writing games
- Story development
- Mechanics of writing
- Publishing
- Customize your visit with the author
Jana Laiz offers workshops for high school and middle school students based on her book, Weeping Under This Same Moon.
- Jana will lead writing exercises in both styles.
- Jana will discuss teenage volunteering as a way to help the local community or the broader global community.
- Finding the heart of the story
- Expressing feelings that transform into personal stories
- Refugee stories
- Ways of making a difference in the world
- Question & answer sessions
Jana Laiz leads workshops inspired by the true events of the South Asian Tsunami of 2004 using her book Elephants of the Tsunami.
- Through writing excercises, expressing feelings that transform into personal stories
- Discussion of human/animal relations
- Finding the heart of a story
- Use of narrative styles
- Where Thailand is and who its people are
- How we can make a difference
- What one person can do to help
- What tsunamis are, and how we can prevent future human catastrophes
- Everything you always wanted to know about elephants and more!
For high schools and middle schools where Weeping Under This Same Moon is part of the curriculum, Jana will discuss the book in greater detail and answer any related questions...
To add Weeping Under the Same Moon to your curriculum, contact publisher@crowfliespress.com.
Dayton Bookings for prices and all programs including full day or extended visits.
